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Shot Put Technique

A.  Preliminary Position:

1. Gripping the shot:

• Shot should rest on the base of the fingers.

• Spread the fingers out.

• Push the shot against the neck, close to the chin.

2. Stance:

• Right foot flat.

• Free arm closed.

• Shoulders and arms parallel.

• Eyes focused 10 feet to the rear.

B.  Crouch:

1. Conventional:

• Lower body weight onto right leg.

• Keep left knee inwards next to right.

• Achieve a strong, low and closed position.

C.  Glide or Shift:

1. Imbalance or unseating:

• Sit back towards the toeboard.

• Delay leg thrust for an instant.

2. Right leg drive:

• Drive hard with the whole right foot.

• Extend the left leg in a vigorous manner with a slight diagonal movement towards the board.  This is done at the same time the right leg extends.

• Right leg is fully extended, then pulled under.

• Final contact is from the right heel.

• Open hips, but closed shoulders.